Who won the local election in Kingston upon Thames?

The Liberal Democrats retained control of Kingston Upon Thames on 7 May.

The results were:

Liberal Democrat: 44 seats (0)

Conservatives: 2 seats (-1)

Residents' Association: 2 seats (+1)

More than six million Londoners were eligible to vote in the council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026.

All 32 London boroughs were up for election.

There were also elections for the mayor in five boroughs: Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Newham and Tower Hamlets.

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is located in south-west London and is bordered by Merton, Richmond and Surrey.

What's it like? A historic, cultural and affluent borough that is popular with families. It combines a feel of the countryside and city living.

Neighbourhoods: The main town areas are Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, Malden Rushett, New Malden, Old Malden and Tolworth.

Places of interest: Ancient Market Place in Kingston, Canbury Gardens, Rose Theatre, Coronation Stone, All Saints Church, Clattern Bridge, Kingston Museum and Out of Order, an art installation of 12 falling red telephone boxes.

Pub quiz fact: The Clattern Bridge, which carries traffic over the Hogsmill River in the town centre, is believed to be the oldest surviving bridge in London.

Population (2021 estimate): 168,100

Demographics:According to the census in 2021, 68.3% of residents identify as white, 17.8% as Asian, 5.4% are mixed race and 2.8% identify as black.

Average property price: According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average house price in January 2026 was £578,000.

Average monthly rent: The ONS reported that the average monthly rent in February 2026 was £1,808.

Council tax: Band D council tax in the borough in 2026/27 is £2,097.61.

Transport: There are 11 train stations in Kingston and around 400 bus stops, along with two bus stations.

Kingston upon Thames is one of England's oldest royal centres and has been linked to the coronation of several Saxon kings.

Early rulers such as Æthelstan and Eadred are believed to have been crowned in the town, which is why Kingston is often described as the place where England began.

The Coronation Stone, traditionally associated with these ceremonies, remains a key historic landmark. The town's name comes from the Old English word Cyningestun, which means royal farm or estate.

The town preserves important medieval features including Clattern Bridge, considered the oldest surviving bridge in London, as well as a 12th Century undercroft.

Kingston grew as a significant market town during the Middle Ages and later developed as the administrative centre of the surrounding area.

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